Chapter 1: Butterflies

Oh gosh here he comes. I started twirling my bangs, as my heart gave into the sweet butterflies everytime he came into my view

"Hey Clare," he said with his goofy smile I adored so much.

"Hey Jake, what's up?" Jake Martin was the biggest goof/clown you would have ever met in your life…and I absolutely loved him. His hair was a warm brown that had a slight red tint in the sun. His eyes were like milk chocolate brownies, that made me melt like hot fudge. He resembled a hunky lumberjack, so strong and muscular looking. I wanted so much to wrap myself in his arms.

"Nothing much, just came to get my saxophone," he said while taking his instrument case out of the locker he shared with his best friend, Dave. I nodded with a smile, not knowing what to say (I can't help that he gets me so tongue-tied), and grabbed my flute from my locker. We both went to our seats as the teacher, Mrs. Dawes, took roll.

"Wuz up Alli!" I gave my best friend my usual greeting as I took my seat next to her.

"Wow, why are you so happy Clare," she asked looking a little stunned.

I put my hand over my heart acting hurt, about to reply when I heard a voice come from behind us.

"Alli don't be so inconsiderate. You should be happy your BEST friend is as happy as ever," Jake said. She stuck her tongue out at him, and he smirked back at her, then turned to me with a warm smile. I giggled ad told him thanks as he took his seat behind me.

Alli rolled her eyes, and raised her hand when her name was called. Of course she knew I liked Jake, but she didn't know why. Alli was the complete opposite of me from looks, to personality, to boys. She was a pretty Indian girl with long black hair, dark brown eyes, the usual olive skin, and always glossy lips. Guys were always checking her out, and she let them. She usually spent her free time playing poker or flirting with boys.

Me? Well, I had short, curly, aurburn hair, light crystal blue eyes (which I was complimented on all the time), pale skin, and plump pink lips. I was a complete nerd who, at one time, was on the robotics team. I spent my free time writing or hanging out with my best guy friend Eli.

I was a nature freak who would go around telling everyone to save the planet, but, of course, most people didn't care. Alli was one of those, but, being a good friend, would never tell me she felt that way. I really didn't even know why we were friends, but she was the one person I trusted with all my secrets.

"So who you taking to the Christmas party Jake," I heard Dave ask.

"Jenna, duh. I mean she is my girlfriend," he replied. I narrowed my eyes and clenched my fist at hearing that stupid name. It's not because she was mean, but because I was jealous she had Jake.

Alli looked at me with a knowing look, and raised her hand to ask if we could go to the bathroom. Mrs. Dawes said yes, and I smiled at Alli, mouthing a thank-you.

When we got outside though, the first thing she said was make him jealous.

"Excuse me," I asked puzzled.

"You heard me. You should ask Eli to the party," she said while smiling.

"I don't know…..," I said, but she wouldn't give it up, so I listened to her plan.

I smiled. What the heck, I got nothing else to lose right?